{"podcast":{"title":"Ignite Your Events: The Podcast","slug":"ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698","podcast_index_feed_id":7027698,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/ignitemagazine/feed.xml","website_url":"https://ignitemagazine.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18766324/Podcast_Library_Cover_29zvkh.jpg","author":"Ignite Magazine","episode_count":23,"summary":"Brought to you by Ignite, the magazine for business event professionals, Ignite Your Events explores the issues facing the industry—from RFPs and price setting to ethics and negotiating—and speaks to the innovative thinkers who are working on the solutions. Your hosts, Debbie van der Beek, President and Chief Visionary Officer of Ignite and Editor, and Director of Content Innovation Laura Bickle aren’t afraid stir the pot and have the tough discussions necessary to move the industry forward. Tune in for an inspiring and insightful conversation filled with real experiences, actionable advice and a sense of community.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-27T22:18:45.657777+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698"},"episode":{"title":"Brewing up Advocacy (and also, screw cancer)","slug":"brewing-up-advocacy-and-also-screw-cancer","published_at":"2025-10-17T12:11:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/brewing-up-advocacy-and-also-screw-cancer","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698","url":"https://ignitemagazine.podbean.com/e/brewing-up-advocacy-and-also-screw-cancer/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cnqr7jfhidaamf4i/Ignite_session_15_with_ad96n6g.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Ignite Your Events, we sit down with Jennifer Beatty, a respected industry leader whose career spans roles with TIAC, Tourism Calgary, Resiada and Travel Alberta, along with extensive volunteer work for MPI, where she serves as chair of the Global Board of Trustees for the MPI Foundation. Jennifer shares how the relationships she’s built throughout her career became a vital source of strength during her ongoing battle with cancer—a journey she has faced with honesty and courage. She opens up about the systemic challenges in cancer care and why she’s become an advocate for greater awareness of the essential role of pathologists. Jennifer also discusses her latest initiative, Tea for Advocacy, taking place October 31 in Ottawa—an event that blends community, conversation and purpose. Resources: Learn more about and register for Tea for Advocacy—you can attend in-person or virtually): Visit the Worth It landing page on Ignite magazine’s website for resources, back issues, and ongoing conversations. Sign up for a FREE subscription to Ignite magazine for more ideas and inspiration. Visit us on LinkedIn > Do you have a comment, a question or want to share a story about business practices in the event industry? We want to hear from you! Email us a voice memo or drop us a line at podcast@ignitemag.ca. Be sure to subscribe to the Ignite Your Events podcast so you don’t miss any of our inspiring content. We hope you enjoyed this episode of Ignite Your Events. Stay tuned for more inspiring stories and practical advice to elevate your business events! This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice. We are not responsible for any losses, damages or liabilities that may arise from the use of this podcast. Copyright Ign…","meta_description":"In this episode of Ignite Your Events, we sit down with Jennifer Beatty, a respected industry leader whose career spans roles with TIAC, Tourism Calgary,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1828,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/episodes/brewing-up-advocacy-and-also-screw-cancer/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/ignite-your-events-the-podcast-7027698/brewing-up-advocacy-and-also-screw-cancer.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}